This is a variation of the bars recipe from my cookbook Raw Food Kitchen. A tasty & healthy snack or dessert that can be made a lot in advance- you can grab one each time you need an pick-me-up!
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1 big and ripe banana
1 cup fine rolled oats
2 tablespoons raw cacao beans or 3 tablespoon raw cacao powder
1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
3 tablespoons chopped dried fruits of choice
1 tablespoon rice/agave syrup
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Pinch of cinnamon powder
Pinch of bourbon vanilla powder
Pinch of real salt
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Peel and mash the banana. If using, grind cacao beans into fine powder. Melt the coconut oil, if needed.
Mix all ingredients in a bigger bowl until well combined, knead if necessary. Line a 7x7-inch container with a big piece of plastic foil, then press in the dough evenly and cover with the remaining foil. Let sit in the fridge for a couple of hours before cutting or, if you're really in a hurry, place in the freezer for one hour.
These bars are even tastier the next day and stay fresh for at least a week, if refrigerated. I always cut the dough into individual bars after setting, wrap each in foil and have them ready to go. Enjoy!